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Loop no. 3: Between hills and troglo

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Vallée du Loir

Loir Valley by bike
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This loop starting from Château du Loir is an excellent way to discover the lifestyle of people who knew how to use the natural resources available to them for living and shelter. Follow the limestone hillside, the family gardens, and discover the gentle way of life in the « vallée du Loir ».

moderate

Distance 32.9 km

3:30 h

302 m

123 m

44 m

This loop takes you along the slopes and limestone hills of the Loir Valley. After the effort, comes the reward: admire the splendid views over the Loir Valley. The countryside is beautiful and the villages you cross are full of charm. Enjoy the picnic areas located throughout the route for a break. The swimming area of Lac des Varennes and its beach await you for a relaxing pause by the water…

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Vallée du Loir

Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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123 m

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44 m

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Restaurant-Hôtel de la Gare
Le Pissot de Vouvray

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In case of emergency, call 112.

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Moulin Pousset
Chapelle Sainte Cécile
Le Prieuré
Rotonde ferroviaire de la Vallée du Loir
Cantine Wogenscky Lecorbusier (1962)
église Saint Denis
église XIe - Prieuré XVe
Restaurant-Hôtel de la Gare
Le Pissot de Vouvray
Espace de loisirs du lac des Varennes

Public transport

TER train Le Mans - Tours Montval-sur-Loir station

Directions

Consider carpooling!

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Coordinates

47.683980, 0.439702

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47°41'02.3"N 0°26'22.9"E

UTM

31T 307855 5284352

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

32.9 km

Duration

3:30 h

Ascent

302 m

Descent

302 m

Highest point

123 m

Lowest point

44 m

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